I am not from Boston so I cannot say if these beans conform to their style, but I am from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and I will say that these beans are pretty close to perfect. The only adjustment I made was I put 1 of the tsp salt in the simmering water with beans, and the other tsp with the sauce, and, added 3 more tbsp molasses than it called for. I simmered for 1 hr. These beans are perfect!!! Thank you indeed very much!